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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.33, 2,027.97 and 1,273.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.33, 2,027.97 and 1,273.50 is: 1,756.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.33 : 2,027.97 = 1,273.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.33/2,027.97 = 1,273.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.33x = 2,027.97 × 1,273.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.33x = 2,582,619.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,582,619.80/1,470.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.49

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